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  1. The city's second City Hall, built in 1700, stood on Wall and Nassau Streets. That building was renamed Federal Hall in 1789, after New York became the first official capital of the United States after the Constitution was ratified. It was demolished in 1812 and current Federal Hall was built in 1842.

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    Against the backdrop of the American Revolutionbeginning in 1776, plans for a new City Hall were being discussed by the city council. However, the financial restraints of war paused the project. A site was chosen at the old Common in the north of New York, originally an area for the first almshouse in 1653. After American Independence, in 1802 a co...

    Today you can walk up the steps of New York City Hall where the policemen rioted, standing to look back at the beautiful City Hall Park and the impressive Brooklyn Bridge. The park is a great spot to admire the architecture and watch both pigeons and people pass. Visitors are able to take a free tour on a Wednesday at noon, and inside can view the ...

    When using the New York subway, go to stops City Hall on R line or Park Place on the shuttle service, both a 3 minute walk to City Hall. Otherwise head for the Brooklyn Bridge on foot and you will not miss City Hall.

  2. May 27, 2024 · New York City Hall is the oldest city hall in the US still in continuous use, built between 1803 and 1812. Its architects, Joseph Francois Mangin and...

  3. New York City Hall, located in the Civic Center of Lower Manhattan, is the oldest city hall in the U.S. still serving its original governmental functions. Constructed between 1803 and 1812, it houses the Mayor’s office and the New York City Council chambers.

  4. From 1803 until 1812, New York City Hall was a municipal building that was built to serve as the main base of the government appointed to look out for the city’s best interests. Offices and a chamber belonging to the city mayor and its council are located here.

  5. A new City Hall was built in 1700 at Wall and Nassau Streets. It was renamed Federal Hall when New York became the first capital of the United States. The 1833-1842 Federal Hall National Memorial is now on this site.

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  7. 4 days ago · New York City’s present City Hall was constructed between 1803-1812, while its predecessor was completed in 1700. Prior to that came Stadt Huys, originally built in 1641 as a tavern (City...

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